A burn is a type of injury to skin, or other tissues associated with burning sensation. Cells die partially or completely depend upon the severity of burn. Burns are categorized by severity of burn surface & its depth.

Types of Burn :

First Degree Burns - It affects only the outer layer of skin and diagnosed as redness, non-blistered skin

Second Degree Burns - it affects both the outer and underlying layer of skin and diagnosed as skin blisters and some thickening of the skin

Third Degree Burns - it affects the deep layers of skin and diagnosed as widespread thickness with a white, leathery or blackened appearance

Fourth Degree Burns - Its affects severely in depth and diagnosed as deeper tissues damages such as muscle, tendons and bones

The most common complications of burns involve infection, Blood Loss, hypothermia, keloids and shock. All kind of burns carry the risk of infections because bacteria can enter broken skin. The long-term outcome is primarily related to the size of burn and the age of the person affected.

DO NOT

Do Not apply self-medications or any household remedy to a severe burn.

Do Not breathe, blow, or cough on the burn.

Do Not disturb blistered or dead skin.

Do Not remove clothing that is stuck to the skin.

Do Not give the person anything by mouth, if there is a severe burn.

Do Not place a severe burn in cold water. This can cause shock.

Do Not place a pillow under the person's head if there is an airways burn. This can close the airways.

Signs and symptoms

Burns can be classified by depth, mechanism of injury, extent, and associated injuries. There are few burn signs & symptoms-

Pain

Skin Color-Redness, Waxy & White, Charred, Dark Brown, Leathery

Peeling of the skin

Complain of feeling pressure rather than pain

Full-thickness burns

Shortness of breath

Hoarseness

Wheezing

Itchiness

Numbness or tingling

Emotional and psychological distress

Cause

Burns are caused by a variety of external sources classified as-

Thermal

Excessive sun exposure

Domestic Fires

Boiling Liquids

Chemical

Electrical

Radiation

Non Accidental

Self-Immolation

Domestic Violence

Bride Burning

Acid Attacks

Pathophysiology

At temperatures greater than 44 °C (111 °F), proteins begin losing their three-dimensional shape and start breaking down. This results in cell and tissue damage. Disruption of cell membranes causes cells to lose potassium to the spaces outside the cell and to take up water and sodium.

In large burns (over 30% of the total body surface area), there is a significant inflammatory response. This results in increased leakage of fluid from the capillaries, and subsequent tissue edema. This causes overall blood volume loss, with the remaining blood suffering significant plasma loss, making the blood more concentrated. Poor blood flow to organs such as the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract may result in renal failure and stomach ulcers.

Diagnosis

Burns can be classified by depth, mechanism of injury, extent, and associated injuries. The most commonly used classification is based on the depth of injury. The depth of a burn is usually determined via examination, although a biopsy may also be used. It may be difficult to accurately determine the depth of a burn on a single examination and repeated examinations over a few days may be necessary. In those who have a headache or are dizzy and have a fire-related burn, carbon monoxide poisoning should be considered. Cyanide poisoning should also be considered.

The size of a burn is measured as a percentage of total body surface area (TBSA) affected by partial thickness or full thickness burns. First-degree burns that are only red in color and are not blistering are not included in this estimation. Most burns (75%) involve less than 12% of the TBSA.

Complications-

Infections

Pneumonia cellulites

Urinary tract infections

Respiratory failure

Anemia

Compartment Syndrome

Blood clotting in the veins

Hyper-metabolic state

Keloids

Psychological trauma

Experience post-traumatic stress disorder

Disturbance in body image

Social isolation

Child abandonment

The prognosis is worse in those with larger burns, those who are older, and those who are females. The presence of a smoke inhalation injury, other significant injuries such as long bone fractures, and serious co-morbidities (e.g. heart disease, diabetes, psychiatric illness, and suicidal intent) also influence prognosis.

Mokshak Herbal Therapy for Burn

Mokshak Ayurveda’s Burn Treatment is most reliable and applications have excellent result. We use burn care bandage which is a composite of 100% herbal oils and blend of precious herbals. Mokshak’s Herbal Ointment Bandages (Burn Care) are most effective in burn cases. We observed in many of cases that results found within few days without any kind of burn blur. There are no adverse effects during the herbal treatment. Mokshak Ayurveda or Herbal Treatments success ratio is higher than other treatments in terms of cost, time, convenience & long-lasting effects.

We have seen most cases in our clinical practices, burn applications given by Mokshak Ayurveda, instantly stops the progression of skin’s blistering as well there are no burn mark on skin. Skin Redness, Waxy & White, Charred, Dark Brown, Leathery type turn out to be natural skin after few herbal ointment bandages. These bandages (Burn Care) prevent to spread the infection and other common complications such as blood / plasma loss, hypothermia, keloids, edema, pain, disconfortness.

Mokshak Ayurveda or Herbal Treatment is safe during pregnancy as well dietary supplements, multivitamins or homeopathic & allophathic treatment may be continuing as per the wish of patient. We don’t recommend any kind of oral pills or smelling ointments or injections. We use only herbal ointment / bandages (Burn care) for all kind of burn patients which is anti-inflammatory and soothing in nature.